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Sounders, Head Coach Sigi Schmid “Mutually Agree” To Part Ways

SEATTLE - APRIL 17: Head coach Sigi Schmid of the Seattle Sounders FC looks on during the game against the Kansas City Wizards on April 17, 2010 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Sounders defeated the Wizards 1-0. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)Sigi Schmid (photo by: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

SEATTLE (CBS/1090 THE FAN) — The Seattle Sounders and head coach Sigi Schmid have “mutually agreed to part ways,” the club announced Tuesday.

“Sigi departs the club with our utmost respect and gratitude for his years of service,” Sounders Owner Adrian Hanauer said in a statement. “Ultimately the club and Sigi agreed that a change was needed at this time, but Sigi’s legacy will always be a part of our history. He has my sincere appreciation for all that he committed to our team and community.”

Sounders assistant Brian Schmetzer will assume the role of interim head coach.